Xbox Live opens up online play for all this weekend

Also play Rocket League and NBA 2K17 for free.

Xbox Live's Multiplayer All Access event has begun, giving all Xbox One and Xbox 360 players the chance to take part in online multiplayer without a Gold Xbox Live membership.

The free multiplayer event runs February 16 to 19, and also includes free access to Rocket League and NBA 2K17.

Rocket League Limited Time Unlock: Play Rocket League for free now through Sunday only! Join your friends in this award-winning, physics-based game of football with rocket-powered vehicles. Score incredible goals and perform epic saves across multiple, highly-detailed arenas.

NBA 2K17 Limited Time Unlock: Play NBA 2K17 free now until Sunday 19 February. Play against your friends in NBA 2K17 to take your game to new heights and continue to blur the lines between video game and reality.